Abominable Snow Race
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Abominable Snow Race

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States
Jan 27, 2024
Obstacle race

About this race

Get Out & Play This Winter!

The Abominable Snow Race is the Midwest's premiere Winter adventure.  A Winter Obstacle Race held at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures. Fun for the whole family (ages 4+).  Run/Walk Just for Fun (5k or 10k), go for distance (20k Yeti's Challenge), or compete for cash and prizes (10k Elite/AG).  

 

The Abominable Snow Race (ASR) is back for YEAR 12!

The Abominable Snow Race is one of most unique obstacle adventures in the world and we are grateful to host this one-of-a-kind event right here in Lake Geneva, WI! All told, nearly 15,000 athletes have conquered the Abominable Snow Race and you're about to join a very exclusive club. ASR is the perfect balance of family, fitness, and fun. Grab a friend and Sign Up Today! The earlier you sign up, the more money you save!

 

Event Details:

Date: January 30, 2027

Race Venue Location:  

  • Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures

  • N3232 County Road H

  • Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Events:

  • 10K | 25+ Obstacles - Elite/AG (Ages 15+)
  • 5K | 15+ Obstacles - Fun Run (Ages 10+)
  • 10K | 25+ Obstacles - Fun Run (Ages 10+)
  • 20k | 50+ Obstacles - Fun Run (Ages 10+)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 Mile | 7+ Obstacles - LiL Yeti's Course (Ages 4-11)  

Parking: 

  • VIP parking is at House of Music (Across the street from Venue) - $25 per car - Prepay Only - Purchase during registration, as spots are limited.
  • Offsite Parking is at Hawks View Golf Course (2 miles from the Venue) -  $10 per car - Pay onsite - You'll take a bus shuttle to House of Music.

Racer Swag:

  • All racers will receive an Abominable Snow Race Finisher's Shirt and Medal
  • 20k (Yeti's Challenge) runners receive 3 Medals > 2 ASR Finisher's Medals (1 for each lap) + the coveted Yeti Nation Medal
  • All racers will receive a ticket for a Free Craft Beer (21 years or older), or a Hot Chocolate

Food & Drink Situation:

  • We will have food truck(s) onsite at the event (cash or card)
  • Craft Brew will be served on-site (cash or card) 
  • Hot Chocolate will be served on-site (cash or card)

Festival Area (aka Basecamp)

  • All outdoors with ample # of fire pits, seating, pictures, music, food truck, craft beer, and vendors 

Bag Drop, Changing Rooms, & Bathrooms

  • We will have a Bag Drop Area on-site (free).  Use of bag drop is at your own risk. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • We will have changing tents on-site (Male & Female)
  • We will have porta-potties on-site at the event.
    • Hawks View Golf Course (Offsite Parking) has indoor bathrooms,
    • House of Music (VIP Parking) has outdoor porta-potties

Elite/AG Awards:

  • Overall Top 3 Male/Female will be awarded with Cash Prizes and a Podium Flag. 
  • Remaining competitive field will be placed in our Age Group awards and receive a Podium Flag

Where To Stay:

  • Hotel partners and discounts to be announced at a later date.

What Type of Obstacles to Expect:

  • Our course is designed and built by Race Ready Obstacles, so you can always expect to see new and exciting obstacles, along with the classics you know and love.
  • Visit our Obstacles page for pics and descriptions of prior years obstacles.   

Train Like a Yeti!

  • Download our Free ASR Survival Guide & be prepared on race day
  • Visit our Training Page for Training Videos & Training Blogs from top athletes in the industry

Have Additional Questions About the Event?

  • Visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions, or
  • Contact Us Here with your specific question and we'll get back to you promptly.

The Abominable Snow Race brings an exciting 5K, 10K, 20K, 1K to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on January 27, 2024. Don't miss this beautiful event!

Pick your distance

Obstacle race

Just for Fun - Expedition Course - 5k - 15 Obstacles

5K discount with 15+ Obstacles translates to one Abominable Expedition! All racers will receive a timing chip. There are no awards for this race category. Heat times 0900 thru 1130.

Jan 27, 2024 5K 8:00 AM
$119.00
Closed

Just For Fun - Adventure Course - 10k - 25 Obstacles

10K distance with 25+ Obstacles translates to one Abominable Adventure! All racers will receive a timing chip. There are no awards for this race category. Heat times 0900 thru 1130.

Jan 27, 2024 10K 8:00 AM
$119.00
Closed

Expedition Course - 5k | 15 Obstacles (Late Morning Heats)

5K distance with 15+ Obstacles translates to one Abominable Adventure! All racers will receive a timing chip. There are no awards for this race category. Heat times 1030 thru 1200.

Jan 27, 2024 5K 8:00 AM
$69.00
Closed

Yeti's Challenge - 20k - 50 Obstacles (JUST FOR FUN - 0830+)

Yeti's Challenges you to complete 2 Laps of our Adventure Course. 20K Distance with 50+ Obstacles. You'll earn 2 of our standard medals (1 per lap) and you'll earn the coveted Yeti Nation Medal (3rd). All racers receive a timing chip. Heats 0830, 0900, 0930, and 1000 are just for fun.

Jan 27, 2024 20K 8:00 AM
$179.00
Closed

Elite/Competitive AG - Adventure Course - 10k - 25 Obstacles

5 Miles (1 Lap) of Technical trail and 20+ Obstacles translates to one Abominable Adventure! All racers will receive a timing chip. Awards: Elite/Overall - Top 3 M/F will be awarded: - $300 | $200 | $100 Cash - Bottle of Geneva Lake Bourbon - Custom Trophy + Podium Medal Competitive AG - Top 3 M/F by AG will be awarded: - $300 Cash - Bottle of Geneva Lake Bourbon - Custom Trophy + Podium Medal

Jan 27, 2024 10K 8:00 AM
$139.00
Closed

Yeti's Challenge - 20K, 50 Obstacles (AWARDED - 0800 Heat)

Yeti's Challenges you to complete 2 Laps of our Adventure Course. 20K Distance with 50+ Obstacles. You'll earn 2 of our standard medals (1 per lap) and you'll earn the coveted Yeti Nation Medal (3rd). All racers receive a timing chip. This is an Awarded Heat... Men will go off at 0800, Women will go off at 0815. Top 1 M & F awarded $200 Cash, a Bourbon Bottle from Geneva Lake Distillery, an ASR Trophy, a Podium Medal, and the title of King & Queen of the Mountain

Jan 27, 2024 20K 8:00 AM
Closed

Competitive: Age Group - 10k - 25 Obstacles

Elite and Competitive AG will run our 10K Distance with 25+ Obstacles. Men will go off at 0800, Women will go off at 0815 All racers will receive a timing chip. Age Group awards will be presented in the following categories: <20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, >60 Competitive racers may upgrade to the Yeti's Challenge (2 laps, 3 medals for $35). If you upgrade, you qualify for both the Age Group awards and the Yeti's Challenge awards (King and Queen of the Mountain - fastest time for 2 laps).

Jan 27, 2024 10K 8:30 AM
$69.00
Closed

LiL Yeti - 1/4 Mile, 7 Obstacles

Our lil Yeti Course features 7+ Obstacles over 1/4 Mile of snowy terrain. Ages 4-11 can run the lil Yeti Course. lil Yeti's receive a Finisher's T-shirt, a Yeti Medal (like Mom and Dad), and a Hot Chocolate at the finish. Note: ages 8+ can run the adult course

Jan 27, 2024 1K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Closed

Adventure Course - 10k | 25 Obstacles (Late Morning Heats)

10K distance with 25+ Obstacles translates to one Abominable Adventure! All racers will receive a timing chip. There are no awards for this race category. Heat times 1030 thru 1200.

Jan 27, 2024 10K 8:00 AM
$69.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Lake Geneva in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) -0.1° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 4.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -4.3° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 1.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
14.0
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
1.0mm

About Lake Geneva

Abominable Snow Race takes place in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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